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Words in Rows, Poetry and Prose is an autobiography in "short takes, " a collection of poems and short prose written over the course of the author's lifetime, and presented chronologically from the earliest to the latest. Poetry written as a VISTA volunteer in Alaska, an accounting of her presence during the University of Texas tower massacre, reflections written about early morning walks with her dog and raising a challenging child, and thoug...

A teen's life is that crucial span between childhood and adulthood when a young person faces many firsts: -First job -First driver's license -First car -First bank account -First credit card -First investment Will teens emerge from these years as sharp financiers-savvy about money matters? Or will they emerge as ill-fated young adults, floundering in a quagmire of debt due to bad money management? International business icon, Mark Delahunty, c...

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High in the Hindu Kush Mountains, two American commandos launch an attack on a terrorist communications hub. The attack is a success, but it is not without consequences. A top secret weapons system is captured by the enemy and a new threat against arises. Mike Trapper and his team take action to recover the device on Inauguration Day of a new president. They learn the stunning truth that the president is involved with the top secret weapons ca...

For the young, lanky boy trying to escape a horrible home life, living in the saddle is a major improvement. For the men who ride alongside him, there is more to be learned than there is to be taught. Joe has run from a drunken, angry stepmother after being abandoned by his father. Running away without being caught, it was a risky escape accomplished, but the danger isn't over just because he has been accepted by cowboys and their remudas. The...

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Sebastian had spent the better part of his life chasing spirits. Some he found in abandoned asylums, penitentiaries, and hotels - but most of his spirits were found in a glass over ice. With his paranormal show ranked dead last and his marriage recently ended, he was learning to embrace the one talent he truly excelled at - Drinking. But as fate would have it, the opportunity of a lifetime would fall into his lap. A chance to investigate the i...

In a 1790 letter to the Touro Synagogue in Rhode Island, President George Washington promised that America's Jews would always enjoy the full rights, privileges, and protections of U.S. citizenship. Since that auspicious beginning, Jews have flourished in America as they have nowhere else in the modern world. The last half-century in particular has been a kind of "Golden Age" for American Jews, during which they have achieved unprecedented lev...

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Captures The Heart....and among other things introduces it to wonderful parables of love, truth and beauty" - SONIA SANCHEZ, National Academy of Arts Fellow/Poet Laureate of Philadelphia/ Poet in Residence Temple University. "Dr Mannan creates worlds that expands a sense of who we are as humans and ponders the unique strange and wonderful dimensions of ourselves" - LEE MASON, WABC Radio. "Mannan's NOD is an imaginative "Alice in Wonderland" on...

A factual story about the life of a radio broadcasting ship, the MV Communicator which was home to eleven radio stations during her 21 year career. This rivetting tale covers the drama and success of the stations, whose staff included many well-known radio names in the UK and in the Netherlands. During that time she attracted up to ten million listeners with her powerful AM (Medium Wave) transmissions. Her owners made over $15 million during t...

General John Forbes (1707-1759) was a British Army officer most known for serving during the French and Indian War. The letters contained in this volume are from the Forbes Expedition he led, which was ultimately successful in capturing the French-held Fort Duquesne. The fort was established in 1754, located in what is Pittsburgh today. Ultimately, Fort Du Quesne (as it was originally known) would be destroyed by the British and replaced by Fo...

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In a world where black boys are considered bad just because of the color of their skin. Where their self esteem and self love has been ripped away. Where positive role models and images seem to be far and few, there needs to be an emphasis on self worth, self love, and self appreciation especially when it comes to boys. There is a need for positive images and stories that truthfully reflect our children THE THINGS THAT I LIKE ABOUT ME promotes...

Tom Landry's football team was in need of help. Immediate help.Prompted by internal strife, discontent, and an aging roster, the Dallas Cowboys stumbled to an 8-6 finish to the 1974 season, missing the playoffs for the first time in nine years. And with longtime veterans Bob Lilly, Bob Hayes, Calvin Hill and others on their way out the door, the Dallas dynasty was quickly turning into a vapor of the past. What happened next was one of the most...

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Readers beware: once you unzip the parka, there's no going back! From the natural splendor of Grand Marais to the bustling hive of activity at the State Fair, this collection of tawdry tales features Minnesotans exchanging their Minnesota Nice for some Minnesota Spice. Coming from the mind who brought you A Prairie Homicidal Companion, this collection features more laughs than lace, more chuckles than chains, and more wit than whips. Brian Lan...

Nadia doesn't want to go to bed! Who has time to sleep? She has too much to do! Join her as she tries to convince Mama to let her stay awake.I Don't Want to Go to Bed! is a cute bedtime tale written by Robin Richardson.

The 21st century has arrived, yet wizardry lurks in the musty libraries of the past. LYNX, a new agent for Supernatural Intelligence, believes the time has come to throw away the robes and rituals and revolutionize magic. Her colleagues are old school and don't trust her. However, when a break-in occurs at the National Gallery of London, she has a chance to show what she can do. What she does not count on is having to baby sit Andy the thief o...

When CIA agent, Lee Morrison, is wounded on a mission in Hong Kong, fate pairs her with ex-patriot Rik Van Doorn, an industrialist with a surprising number of skills. Together they must find stolen American missiles and get them off the market. Working undercover creates a close relationship, where the risks are high and trust is all important. But Lee and Rik owe allegiance to different countries, and enemies and friends are often interchange...